Concordia University's volleyball Cougars opened their 2005 home season on Sept. 8 with the renewal of the local rivalry with Dominican University. The Cougars took a while to shake off the effects of a five-game loss to North Park University the previous night, but Concordia found the spark about midway through the third game and went on to defeat their crosstown foe by scores of 30-19, 20-30, 30-24, 30-27.

Kris Lenzo is a fixture in Oak Park and you've probably been touched by his presence whether you know him personally or not. He is frequently wheeling around the area with family in tow, a child on his lap, another in a trailer. He's obviously fit and confident, but unassuming at the same time. Allow me to introduce you.

With four recent area graduates pursuing pro baseball dreams, Wednesday Journal has been keeping readers informed of their progress each week throughout this summer. Since regular seasons have ended, next week's season recap will be the final edition of the year. Stay tuned next year for continued coverage of area prospects.